News Archive

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Two performances in one: “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly”

HFC's two upcoming plays, “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly,” will be presented in single, 90-minute sessions Jan. 21-22 and 28-29. They are “a calming, positive love letter to all of us dealing with difficult times.”
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HFC welcomes Director of Admissions and Recruiting Tracy Perry

HFC's diverse student population was one of the main incentives that attracted the new Director of Admissions and Recruiting to join the College.
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HFC and UM-Dearborn co-host MLK Peace Rally (Jan. 19)

During the week of the MLK holiday, a peace rally begins at UM-Dearborn and ends at HFC. HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak.
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Stalking Awareness Month webinars Jan. 18 and 25

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. HFC and UM-Dearborn will co-host three awareness training webinars.
the movie poster for "Break the Chain."

Join us for award-winning “Break the Chain” film + live Q&A with director

A live Q&A with the director of this award-winning documentary will follow the film. The one-hour-long film is an eye-opening look at the realities of human trafficking and what can be done about it.
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Get to Know HFC: Hollie Tugwell anchors the Learning Lab

Hollie Tugwell changed careers from medicine to teaching, and enjoys helping students find their passion in life.
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Join us for Welcome Back Days!

Get the most out of your time as an HFC student! Join us for Welcome Back Days January 24-25. Resource and student clubs fairs, entertainment, and more are part of the two-day experience.
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The College Store reopens Jan. 3

The HFC College Store will reopen January 3 to meet your needs for the Winter 2023 semester.
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HFC Music open rehearsals begin in January

Everyone is invited to join open rehearsals for HFC choirs and bands, beginning in January. You may also take classes for credit or personal enrichment.
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2023 Mileage Rate for pre-approved business travel

HFC follows government mileage reimbursement rates. As of January 2023, the mileage reimbursement rate will be 65.5¢ per mile.
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HawkStrong: Aspiring doctor says Honors experience is “priceless”

Zena Aljilehawi has worked to make transferring to universities easy for fellow students. She plans to transfer to the University of Michigan-Dearborn next year.

Happy Holidays 2022: President’s Family Video

President Kavalhuna and his family share some traditions, and send warm holiday wishes to you and yours, in whatever ways you celebrate this holiday season.
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Please join us for the State of the College Jan. 4

President Kavalhuna invites employees to State of the College and Community Conversation, January 4. Please sign up so we can plan food.

Verizon callers having trouble accessing HFC phone numbers

Verizon callers are having trouble accessing some of our campus phone lines. We suggest sending email until the problem is resolved.
Wayne State University and Henry Ford College Presidents shaking hands after signing Learn4ward partnership.

Henry Ford College and Wayne State University top leaders sign historic Learn4ward partnership

HFC, Wayne State University, and regional leaders gathered to celebrate the launch of the innovative Learn4ward partnership and its anticipated impact on students and the economy.
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Where Are We Now? An Assessment on Mental Health (PIC conference, Jan. 2023)

All HFC employees are invited to attend this conference hosted by the Faculty PIC committee on January 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Jay Elias sitting on the ground with metal sculptures.

HawkStrong: HFC helped Jay Elias turn his life around

After serving in the Marines, Jay Elias struggled. Today, he's an honors student at HFC with a 4.0 GPA. He plans to transfer to Wayne State and continue his healing work in art therapy.
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Kennedy Center recognizes HFC’s “The Passage” with Merit and Excellence awards

"The Passage," the first play of the 2022-23 season and the first play directed by HFC's new Director of Theatre John-Michael Sefel, was honored by the Kennedy Center.
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Board of Trustees meeting, December 12, 6:00 p.m.

NOTE NEW TIME: The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Henry Ford College and Wayne State University announce guaranteed transfer partnership

Henry Ford College Learn4ward and Wayne State Transfer Pathways officially launches at Wayne State on Dec. 12. The program gives students a clear, seamless pathway to two college degrees.
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Get to Know HFC: Rick Fenwick, Jr. coaches HFC's national caliber roller hockey team

The founding coach of the HFC Roller Hockey team, Rick Fenwick, Jr. has coached the team to national success.
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Apply today for Summer Research Fellowship program at U-M

Explore your future career while discovering the world of research through U-M CCSFP in the summer of 2023.
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Annual Retirement Benefits Guide and Meaningful Notice info – 403(b) and 457(b)

Important information about 2022 Annual Retirement Benefits and Meaningful Notice Plan Information.
Renaissance Voices singers.

HFC’s Renaissance Voices performs “A Festival of Lessons and Carols”

Celebrate the music of the holidays on December 18 at the "A Festival of Lessons and Carols" concert, featuring HFC's Renaissance Voices.